But then bespake him Hobby Noble,

And spoke these words wondrous high;

Says, ‘Give me five men to myself,

And I’ll fetch John o’ the Side to thee.’

7.

‘Yea, thou’st have five, Hobby Noble,

Of the best that are in this country;

I’ll give thee five thousand, Hobby Noble,

That walk in Tyvidale truly.’

8.